National Children's Dental Health Month

February is National Children's Dental Health Month! This month-long national health observance brings together thousands of dedicated professionals, healthcare providers, and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their caregivers, teachers and many others.

The 2023 theme for National Children's Dental Health Month is "Brush, Floss, Smile."

NYS Give Kids a Smile Events

Each year, local dental societies host Give Kids A Smile® events providing underserved children with much needed oral health services and knowledge. Find a local event in your county!

New York County
After a two-year hiatus, GKAS NYC is back!

What: District 4 East Harlem schools are eager to have NYCDS back in their schools (there will be nine schools participating at six sites!) after holding a virtual program during the height of the pandemic. The need for clinical exams, preventive fluoride treatment, and critical oral hygiene education will be even more important this year due to the lapse of in-person screenings and preventive treatment.

We anticipate reaching up to 2,400 lower, middle, and upper school children. In addition, we will be holding a virtual Parent Education Workshop to reinforce the oral health information provided to the children.

When: Friday, February 3, 2023
Time: TBA
Where: TBA

More information coming soon!

Thank you to our sponsors:
MLMIC Insurance Company, Epstein Practice Brokerage, LLC. NYS Dental Foundation, Henry Schein, Colgate, Dr. Gale Schupak Orthodontics, Dr. Whintey Mostafiz - Board Certified Orthodontist
Suffolk County

Complimentary admission to the L.I. Aquarium with a Give Kids a Smile Dental Screening
Who: Children ages 1-17 (must come with parent or legal guardian)
Where: Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center
431 East Main Street
Riverhead, NY
When: Saturday, April 29, 2023

More information coming soon!